The Life Balance Chart shows Gates has his luck all the way to his retirement comparing with the year 1955 he was born.
1961 cycle shows either Gates was doing well in school or he comes from a nice family.

This is Gates' Opportunity Chart. His Lucky Elements are Metal (Helpers, Parents) and Water (Friends).The helpers or friends will be there for him all the time.
He lives in Seattle, Washington, which is at the northern west (Water and Metal) corner of America.